Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel

Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel MKSS is a boutique family law firm practicing solely matrimonial law.

MKSS is a boutique family law firm, practicing exclusively matrimonial law, including all aspects of divorce, custody, and domestic violence matters as well as drafting prenuptial agreements and appellate work. The firm services Southern and Central New Jersey as well as the Greater Philadelphia area, providing exceptional legal advice and services at competitive rates

All three shareholders ha

ve trial experience, and manage their own clientele and utilize a team approach to ensure individualized attention and the highest quality service. MKSS provides personalized service to its clients, akin to a solo practitioner while also having the benefit of multiple attorneys’ opinions, input and experience.

You may have guessed that we have a LinkedIn page because lawyers amiright?! Just in case it hadn't occurred to you, pop...
06/01/2026

You may have guessed that we have a LinkedIn page because lawyers amiright?! Just in case it hadn't occurred to you, pop on over to our LinkedIn page.

We post more about more substantive information, and legal developments sprinkled with thoughts and musings, like this post. Sometimes our musings are inspired by our clients' feedback. It is so fulfilling to have a client acknowledge that we really do live up to our firm's core values.

There is no such thing as consulting with a lawyer too early. Meeting with a lawyer before any decisions are made can he...
05/29/2026

There is no such thing as consulting with a lawyer too early. Meeting with a lawyer before any decisions are made can help you formulate a plan. That way, you can make decisions when you know you understand your rights, the process, how the law will treat your assets and debts, and what to expect, rather than guessing.

05/28/2026

Today is National Hamburger Day, which has more to do with family law than you might think.

Okay, no it doesn't, but we did poll our team with a hamburger-related and the discourse did not disappoint. Nor did our new burger friend.


05/26/2026

Our top 5 horror movies, except it's just stuff we encounter on a daily basis. We could really live without the gigantic birds, but there is NOTHING more terrifying than freezing during Zoom Court.

05/24/2026

📣Calling all Swifties📣

If you've been losing sleep about prenups in light of all the Tayvis news and speculation, fret not. Up on the blog is everything you never knew you wanted to know about prenups, Taylor-coded.

Not a Taylor Swift stan? The same blog without the TayTay references is coming soon so you can write your own Love Story (couldn't resist *one* reference in the caption!) without needing to know any deep cuts.

Children do not simply get to decide, because they are children, not parents. However, in New Jersey, a newly changed cu...
05/22/2026

Children do not simply get to decide, because they are children, not parents. However, in New Jersey, a newly changed custody statute emphasizes a child's preference in custody decisions. The age of the child, their maturity level, and other facts are important to how much weight a Judge will give the child's preference, and that is only of many factors that the Court must consider.

05/20/2026

Looking for some light reading on your lunch break? Look no further, new on the blog, associate Briana Hamm Ahner's ever so gentle suggestion against taking AI's legal advice about your family law situation.

Now it's time for the broad overview, definitely oversimplified, of a litigated divorce in Pennsylvania. (If you missed ...
05/18/2026

Now it's time for the broad overview, definitely oversimplified, of a litigated divorce in Pennsylvania. (If you missed New Jersey's last week, it's pinned to the grid!).

Can you try to work things out or settle your case before filing a Complaint? Yes (and we strongly recommend this)! Can you go to mediation at any time during this process, even before filing? Yes! Are divorce cases likely to go to Trial? No! Is there more you need to know about a Pennsylvania divorce? Of course! This is just an overview of the typical main steps in a litigated case. Every case is different and there are tons of nuances that we could not possibly capture in a graphic. That's why we are here, though; Facebook is here for pretty pictures, experienced family law attorneys can answer your individual questions.

There is no race to (or away from, thanks AI-generated artwork) the Courthouse in divorce. A lot of people think "Defend...
05/15/2026

There is no race to (or away from, thanks AI-generated artwork) the Courthouse in divorce. A lot of people think "Defendant" is bad, and that can be true in other Courtrooms where you would not want to find yourself as Defendant. In Family Court in general (other than domestic violence cases), being the Defendant just means the other person filed first, whether that is for divorce, custody, or support. There is no meaningful advantage to filing first, although there can be other reasons someone might want to.

05/13/2026

Custody disputes are not about watching the clock, one-upping, or keeping score. The closest thing to "winning" custody is coming to an agreement that serves the best interests of children, reduces their stress, and, where possible, minimizes conflict between the parents.

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10 Melrose Avenue, Suite 440
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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